2019 Acura RLX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 19, 2024 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RLX Hybrid years
Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2019 Acura RLX Hybrid so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2019 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls (2)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpMay 28, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · 135,995 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleysApr 12, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V298000 · 93,946 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
  • Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura RLX Hybrid?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Acura RLX Hybrid?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Acura RLX Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RLX Hybrid model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.